Dakota Hills Middle vs Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dakota Hills Middle
Eagan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,184 students
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | Dakota Hills Middle Eagan, Minnesota | Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #35 of 266 | #138 of 923 |
| National rank | #1703 of 15,369 | #4411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,184 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| city | Eagan | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 78.6).
- •Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science does better on math proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Dakota Hills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 28.6%).
- •Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.2).
- •Dakota Hills Middle is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 707.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dakota Hills Middle better than Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science ranks higher (81.0 vs 78.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dakota Hills Middle and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Eagan and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dakota Hills Middle: 1,184. Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dakota Hills Middle and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science rank in Minnesota?
Dakota Hills Middle is 35th of 266 and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science is 138th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).